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May 29, 2013

Enjoy while you can. Morsi's days as Egypt's president could be counted.
The end for Morsi? "Rebel campaign" gains strength in Egypt
13:56 GMT
A prominent Egyptian journalist says the end is near for president Morsi as people rally against him in "Rebel campaign".
Last tango. Although Saudi women have been allowed to work, writer calls for more harassment on Twitter.
Saudi tweep urges followers to molest women
13:34 GMT
Saudi writer Abdullah Mohammad Al Dawood sparked a controversy as he called for his Twitter followers to harass women who have recently been allowed to work as cashiers.
One of the photos that stirred the controversy. Photo courtesy of my.kali.
Colliding worlds in fashion photo-shoot stir controversy in Amman
05:00 GMT
A series of fashion photos shot in poor areas of Amman raise issues about their militant nature.

May 28, 2013

Riviera yachts feature way less glamorous stories in Cannes. Getty image for illustrative purposes only.
Arabs, big yachts, working girls: the real entertainment at Cannes Film Festival
14:08 GMT
Luxury prostitutes earn up to $40 000 overnight and target "generous" Arab men.
Egyptians have Sponge Bob under and over their skin.
Sponge Bob new hero on Egyptian Tahrir Square
13:41 GMT
The yellow Nickelodeon sponge is taking Egypt with storm, whether as underwear or tee-shirts, becoming the country's new icon.
The 15-year old thought he would leave a long-lasting trace of his visit to Egypt. Definitely succeeded.(Photo courtesy of Kongyou Wuyi)
Chinese vandal's parents apologize for graffiti on ancient Egyptian sculpture
05:00 GMT
Egypt, along with the rest of the world, will remember that 15-year-old "Ding Jinhao was here". His parents now publicly apologize for their son's engravings in ancient Egyptian sculptures.
Where the magic happens. Male prostitute received his customers in five-star hotels in Dubai. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).
"I'm just a gigolo" : Male prostitute jailed over online profile in Dubai
05:00 GMT
A 30-year-old Filipino was jailed in Dubai, charged for being an undercover gigolo.

May 27, 2013

They kissed a girl and they liked it! Two Pakistani women become the first married Muslim and lesbian couple in the UK. (Photo for illustartive purposes only).
You may kiss the brides! First Muslim lesbian wedding in the UK
13:49 GMT
Two Pakistani women have exchanged vows in Leeds, becoming the first Muslim lesbian couple to get married in the UK.
Ice cream delivery express? Sit back, relax and enjoy your frozen delight in the UAE. (Photo for illustrative purposes only).
Ice cream is the new pizza! App delivers gelatos to your door in UAE
13:48 GMT
A new smartphone app will allow Dubai and Abu Dhabi customers to satisfy their ice-cream cravings on the spot, from their couch.
Queen Rania of Jordan highlights the issue of unemployment at the World Economic Forum at the Dead Sea, Jordan.
Jordanian Queen Rania raises unemployment issue at World Economic Forum
05:00 GMT
Queen Rania called for immediate action against unemployment in the Middle East during her speech at the World Economic Forum on Sunday.
Egyptians gather to denounce Monsanto's genetically modified products and their risks. The photo shows Monsanto protests in the US.
No to GMF! Egypt joins global protests against Monsanto
05:00 GMT
Egypt took part in the worldwide protests against giant of genetically modified food Monsanto denounce health and environmental risks.

May 26, 2013

Give kisses not rules! Turkish couples denounce new morality campaign, triggering Islamists' ire.
Kiss and run: Islamist crackdown on kissing Turks
13:22 GMT
Demonstrating against what they perceive as a radicalization of the Muslim rule in Turkey, couples gathered in a protest to kiss publicly, triggering attacks by Islamists.
Splitting hairs: legislation unclear about Egyptian bearded policemen but could still face disciplinary board.
Clear cut? Egyptian police force to face disciplinary board over beard
06:00 GMT
Despite the many contradictions in the application of the rule preventing Egyptian police force from growing beards, their future is unclear.
The fast growing Arab youth's way to achieve their dreams goes through education according to a WEF report.
Recent report finds education key to empowering Arab youth
05:00 GMT
A World Economic Forum finds that the growing Arab youth needs better education for a sustainable future.
The Jordanian housing market is growing in spite of regional turmoil.
Expatriates put pressure on housing prices this summer in Jordan
05:00 GMT
Jordan expects a price and demand hike in housing as the Kingdom will welcome more expatriates this summer.